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My dog's back legs are paralyzed and peeing blood. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male

My 4 year old male dog's back legs are not moving, they seem to be paralyzed & has been peeing blood. He has been like this for about a week. Not sure what is wrong with him.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2019

This is an emergency and you need to take your dog to a veterinarian or PetER now. There may be a spinal cord problem. neurological problem as well as a urinary tract problem. Please take Kikin to a vet now.

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